Troubleshooting Windows Small Business Server 2003

Troubleshooting Windows Small Business Server 2003

Got a problem with SBS 2003 right now? Check out this new troubleshooting guide that's been updated.

Download details: Windows Small Business Server 2003 Best Practices

Download details: Windows Small Business Server 2003 Best Practices

Looks like a just released Best Practices white paper (or perhaps white .htm file) for SBS 2003. I think the one thing I took away from it is that on our installs I need to create a scheduled task to create a copy of Sharepoint Services so that you don't have to do a full recovery from backup media. Pretty cool idea.

Microsoft BizTalk Server: Home

Microsoft BizTalk Server: Home

NEWS ALERT: Do you have SBS 2003 Premium?? Then you'll be happy to know that you will now receive Microsoft's BizTalk Server 2004 as part of that package FREE! Click on the Microsoft BizTalk Server Home for more information.

All I can say is it's pretty cool Microsoft is stepping up to the plate for SMB customers who purchase SBS.

Software | Q&A: Microsoft CEO Ballmer | Small Biz Pipeline

Software | Q&A: Microsoft CEO Ballmer | Small Biz Pipeline

Got the next great vertical market idea and you're a developer? Then Microsoft and Steve Ballmer want in...

Connect with Microsoft

Connect with Microsoft

Microsoft really does a nice job promoting Small Business with their TouchPoint series. Make sure to check back often and visit one close to your location.

Download details: Deploying Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server to Host User Desktops in a Windows Small Business Server 2003 Environment

Download details: Deploying Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server to Host User Desktops in a Windows Small Business Server 2003 Environment

Want your desktops to stay around a little longer? Then take a look at this little white paper from Microsoft on integrating Terminal Server. I've worked with Terminal Server for a long time now and actually enjoy using it immensely. For those of you out there using RWW in SBS 03 think connecting to your desktop without the desktop!

Techweb > News > Microsoft To Replace bCentral With Small Business Center Sites > Microsoft To Replace bCentral With Small Business Center Sites > March 23

Techweb > News > Microsoft To Replace bCentral With Small Business Center Sites > Microsoft To Replace bCentral With Small Business Center Sites > March 23, 2004

bCentral was a pretty good site for a lot of small businesses to use. Now Microsoft is moving to this Small Business Center. I think it's a step in the right direction. Although bCentral had great content, the marketing focus was particularly in the right place.

Yahoo! News - HP to announce small-business server for $499

Yahoo! News - HP to announce small-business server for $499

HP is really cutting into the SMB market now. That's an amazing pricepoint but could it be a false sense of security for some small businesses? I have a hard time recommending one of these servers as it's stripped down and may not give the business the true "up time" that it deserves with mirrored hard drives and the like. $499 can quickly go to $2999 in a hurry.

Download details: Windows SharePoint Services Administrator's Guide

Download details: Windows SharePoint Services Administrator's Guide

Using SBS 2003? Then you probably have used or will use Windows SharePoint Services for collaboration or an Intranet. Get the lowdown with the admin guide.

Download details: Excel 2003 Sample: NCAA Results Tracker

Download details: Excel 2003 Sample: NCAA Results Tracker

Got an illegal office pool going for the NCAA's? Then by all means Microsoft has your back. Check this excel sample out. Pretty hilarious if you ask me.

Google Local Search

Google Local Search

Ok this is pretty kool for the small business out there. Google has a new search engine for local markets. Here in Howell, MI I can type Pizza and Howell, MI and see all my fav spots! OK then I can get a mapquest map that shows all of them. Maybe it would work for your biz by typing in your market segment with a local area to market to.

OK see ya, I'm hungry now.

Restore Your Computer's Performance

Restore Your Computer's Performance

Want a faster PC? Then definitely read this solid article by Tony Northrup on how to get the most out of your computer. This is probably the number one problem that is reported to us as system providers.

Download details: Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

Download details: Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

OK time to check it out...Windows XP SP2. According to reports flying over newsgroups it's gonna be a change in philosophy from now on with Microsoft. This Service Pack will break some things, but hopefully get us on the road to being more secure. Check out what it will do at this link.

Download details: Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools

Download details: Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools

Working with SBS 2003 or Windows Server 2003?? Make sure you download and peruse the RK tools. Pretty cool tools that might help you with a problem you're thinking about right now...ok so I had the problem and looks like I get a tool to help me!

Using Windows XP? Wanna be an expert?

If you're using Windows XP and wanna become an expert make sure you get this RSS feed from the Expert community at Microsoft.

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/expertzone.xml

intraVnews | Home

intraVnews | Home

OK, so what RSS reader do I use? intraVnews. It's a great add-on that anyone who is getting into blogging and RSS feeds will love as it integrates nicely into Outlook. (Is it me or do I spend 80% of my time now with Outlook.) Only problem is that it doesn't support the ATOM feed specification (oddly enough which our feed is ATOM), but that will change with version 1.1 due out shortly.

SearchWin2000.com | Microsoft's big SUS plans

SearchWin2000.com | Microsoft's big SUS plans

In case you're not aware of it, Microsoft has a product that is called Software Update Services (SUS) that can automatically patch all of your network machines. It's currently at 1.0 sp1 and there is a major upgrade planned to house all updates to not only Windows but Office and other Microsoft products as well.

e-Security Guide for Small Business

e-Security Guide for Small Business

If you're interested in getting more on security definitely go here and see what Microsoft suggests for Security in Small Businesses. I like the fact that it seems to integrate nicely with Microsoft's other marketing for SBS.

Michigan Small Business Server User Group (MISBS)

Michigan Small Business Server User Group is now online! For more information visit http://www.misbs.com